Sterilization & Biological Indicators
These indicators feature advanced technology that reliably signals whether the sterilization process was successful. For example, biological indicators contain resistant microorganisms that confirm the efficacy of the sterilization procedure, while chemical indicators change color when exposed to specific conditions, offering immediate visual confirmation.
These features provide practical benefits by ensuring the sterilization process is thorough and effective, reducing the risk of contamination and ensuring safety in medical, laboratory, and industrial environments.
Available options in this category include various sizes and forms, such as strips, vials, and self-contained systems, tailored to different sterilization methods and equipment. Compatibility with a wide range of sterilization devices, including hot air ovens and chemical sterilization systems, ensures that users can find the right sterility indicator for their specific needs.
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Radiation Chemical Process Indicators (CPIs) are manufactured to meet performance specifications described in ANSI/AAMI/ISO 11140-1 “Sterilization of health care products - Chemical indicators - Part 1: General Requirements,” for Class 1 Process Indicators. The color transitions are…
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B/T Sure™ Biological Indicators
BarnsteadVerifies the sterility of your instruments, glassware and other products in just two days Simple, three step process Run indicator through standard sterilization cycle; compress plastic vial to break glass ampule inside and then incubate for a minimum of 48 hours. When complete,…
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Ethylene Oxide (EO) Chemical Process Indicators (CPIs) are manufactured to meet performance specifications described in ISO 11140-1 “Sterilization of health care products - Chemical indicators - Part 1: General requirements,” for Class 1 Process Indicators. The purple-to-green color…
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Biological Test Pack and Culture Service Program
Propper ManufacturingThe Centers for Disease Control and AAMI recommend a weekly biological indicator challenge of all sterilizers. This is important to help prevent cross-contamination, and to protect patients and medical professionals from infection that can result from a faulty sterilizer or its incorrect…
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BI-O.K.® Self-Contained Biological Indicators
Propper ManufacturingPropper BI-OK® self-contained biological indicators for Steam and EO gas are designed for sterilization efficacy monitoring in hospitals, clinics, and for industrial applications. After processing in a sterilization cycle and activation of media by crushing the glass vial, indicators need to be…
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Dry Heat Chemical Process Indicators (CPIs) are designed to signal, through a transition in color, when exposed to high temperatures such as dry heat and steam sterilization or depyrogenation processes. The CPIs will transition from the initial to the signal color depending on the temperature and…
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1251D01 detects the presence of Bacillus stearothermophilus spores 1251D07 detects the presence of Bacillus subtilis spores 1251D01 indicators are designed for monitoring 270°F (132°C) gravity steam sterilization processes. Detection media will turn yellow in the event of a…
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Strate-Line® Steam Sterilization Strips
Propper ManufacturingStrate-Line Sterilization Indicator Strips are an economical alternative to OK strips and are designed for monitoring steam sterilization cycles at 250°F (121°C) and 273°F (134°C). It uses the same reactive ink as the OK strip. The correct endpoint is indicated when the…
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Mini Self-Contained Biological Indicators (SCBIs) for Monitoring Steam Sterilization Processes, Geobacillus stearothermophilus Cell Line 7953, SCBIs each 8.4 mm x 45.5 mm, 10 5 population level, 25 per box, ISO 11138-1, 11138-3 and USP compliant where applicable.
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Sure-Check® Sterilization Pouches
CrosstexSure-Check Pouches with built-in internal/external multi-parameter steam sterilization indicators confirm all sterilization criteria—time, temperature and presence of steam. Until now, due to limitations in technology, sterilization pouches have had only single parameter chemical…
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The SporView Self-Contained Biological Indicators (BIs) are approved for use in gravity, prevacuum, and flash cycles. SporViewPlus can also be purchased with 50 BIs and 50 STEAMPlus™ integrators per pack, for immediate release of routine or flashed loads. Final visual spore growth is recorded…
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Steam Sterilization Monitor Strips are used for evaluating sterilization process. These indicators which are specified by the U.S. military specification MIL-S- 36586 are GMP requirements of U.S. FDA. Appearance: Filter paper strip impregnated with spores of standard culture of…
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STERIS Product Number PCC051 is a Steraffirm™ VH202 Class 1 Process Indicator used in the routine monitoring of applications with STERIS VHP Biodecontamination Units. This product contains a magenta indicator ink that detects hydrogen peroxide vapor. It is packaged in a box of 200 units.
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Kimtech™ Kimguard™ KC100 Sterilization Wrap
Kimberly-Clark ProfessionalKimtech™ Pure Kimguard Sterilization Wrap is a must-have tool for sterile processing environments, such as in pharmaceuticals and medical devices. The line comes in six grades of wrap fabric, from KC 100 to KC 600, so you can get precisely the right protection for your needs. The higher the…
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Gas-Chex® Sterilization Indicators
Propper ManufacturingGas-Chex® Sterilization Indicator Strips have the easiest-to-remember color scheme: Red for Stop (pack was not yet processed or the process was inadequate), and Green for Go. Gas-Chex® Strips are suitable for monitoring gas concentration and exposure, and are especially suitable for…
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Apex® Biological Indicators
Mesa LabsApex Biological Indicators consist of stainless-steel carriers inoculated with sterilization resistant spores. Apex ribbons are inoculated on one end and flexible for easy placement. *This product ships via Overnight Delivery only.
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Biological Chemical Indicator Strips
Thermo ScientificChemical indicator strips, for use with steam sterilizers, require a temperature of 132 to 135°C (270 to 275°F). Daily verification ensures that items being processed have been run through a cycle, preventing the accidental use of items that have not been adequately processed.
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BI-OK® Steam Test-Pak™
Propper ManufacturingSterilization processing of hospital goods can be tedious and error-prone. When you need the ultimate biological test for steam autoclave effectiveness, choose the BI-OK® steam test-pak™ - your guarantee of sterilization efficacy. With BI-OK® steam test-pak™ you can rest assured…
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Dry Heat Sterility Tape
DynalonAdhesive tape for use with dry heat sterilization. Use these tapes to enhance confidence that sterilization has occurred. Color changes from white to brown. Conforms with ISO 11140/2005
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OK® Sterilization Indicator Strips
Propper ManufacturingFor steam sterilization cycles of 250°F (121°C) and 273°F (134°C) OK® Strips are indicators that monitor all critical sterilization arameters: steam, time, and temperature. In sterilization cycles OK® Strips guard against incomplete steam penetration, presence of…
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VERIFY™ Dual Species Self-Contained Biological Indicators (SCBIs) are for use in monitoring steam sterilization and ethylene oxide (EO) sterilization processes. Each SCBI is completely self contained within a vial and contains a disc inoculated with dual species bacterial spores (Geobacillus…
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Steri-Wrap® III
Propper ManufacturingA strong wrap especially suitable for heavy instrument trays Features: Efficient microbial barrier and provides for pack security Virtually lint free and has a tightly anchored fiber structure Does not delaminate and can be used on either side Excellent liquid repellency and…
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Paper Heat-Seal Sterilization Pouches
Cardinal HealthCardinal Health™ Paper Sterilization Pouch combines a blue film and a medical grade paper to provide breathability, sterile barrier, and indication of processing. Each pouch includes an external process indicator for Steam and Ethylene Oxide (EO) Gas sterilization. To assist opening, a…
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Steri-Wrap® II
Propper ManufacturingA softer wrap for greater drape-ability Features: Efficient microbial barrier and provides for pack security Virtually lint free and has a tightly anchored fiber structure Does not delaminate and can be used on either side Excellent liquid repellency and is an effective…
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CSR Sterilization Wraps
CrosstexUse with EtO, steam, gamma irradiation, E-beam sterilization technology. Highest bacterial filtration efficiency (BFE) available. Highly permeable - no wet packs. Bacterial barrier to both airborne and waterborne contamination. Outstanding liquid repellency - water, alcohol, iodine. Even…
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Kimtech™ Kimguard™ KC600 Sterilization Wrap (68654) 54ö x 54ö 48/cs
Kimberly-Clark ProfessionalKimtech™ Kimguard™ Sterilization Wrap is a must-have tool for sterile processing environments, such as in pharmaceuticals and medical devices. The line comes in six grades of wrap fabric, from KC 100 to KC 600, so you can get precisely the right protection for your needs. The…
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O.K.® Sterilizer Bags
Propper ManufacturingThese all-paper, high quality, gusseted sterilization packaging bags are available in three sizes and are manufactured to meet stringent requirements. The exterior of each bag carries a pre-printed process indicator to allow easy identification of packs that have been subjected to the steam…
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Crosstex manufactures Bacillus subtilis (Cell Line 6633) Spore Suspensions utilized in low temperature (<121°C) steam sterilization processes. The Spore Suspensions are pure suspensions of spores with known steam resistance characteristics and a variety of population levels standardized per…
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Record Keeping Envelopes
Propper ManufacturingSeparate color-coded envelopes for steam and EO gas sterilization: Each envelope is specifically designed for its sterilization process, and contains checklists for operators All essential data is in one place: Each envelope holds charts, indicators, Duo-Record cards and biological monitoring…
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Steri-Dot® Indicators
Propper ManufacturingSelf-adhesive Steri-Dot® Indicators offer a fast, positive visual check on items that were sterilized by Ethylene Oxide gas. They also display a Red for Stop, Green for Go color scheme. A Red Steri-Dot® indicates that the package or load has not yet passed through sterilization - a Green…
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Smalstrips® Steam Sterilization Monitor
Propper ManufacturingSmalstrip Sterilization Indicator Strips are an economical alternative to OK strips and are designed for monitoring steam sterilization cycles at 250°F (121°C) and 273°F (134°C). It uses the same reactive ink as the OK strip. The correct endpoint is indicated when the…